A Phase I/II Study of Recombinant Human GM-CSF in Patients With AIDS Virus Infection and Leukopenia

Summary

To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and toxicity of sargramostim (recombinant granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor; GM-CSF) given by continuous intravenous infusion (CIV) in patients with leukopenia in association with AIDS virus infection. In addition, single dose and steady state pharmacokinetics will also be determined.

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• Background Barbarini G, Garavelli G, Grisorio B, Barbaro G, Giangregorio F. GM-CSF in HIV related leukopenia: efficacy and tolerability of three months therapy on 50 patients. Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12;11(1):313 (abstract no TuB2279)

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